Probate (now referred to as Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee, with a will or without a will) is the Court process that gives the executor the authority to act on behalf of the deceased and to handle his/her affairs.
TIPS TO THINK ABOUT WHEN HIRING A LAWYER
If you're planning your will, selling your home or looking to incorporate your business, you will need to hire a lawyer to navigate you through the legal process.
REAL ESTATE // STIGMATIZED PROPERTIES AND LATENT DEFECTS
Agents sometimes run into problems when taking a listing because the Seller is aware of a defect and does not want the Agent to disclose the defect. The problem is that the obligations of Sellers are not the same as the Agent. The Agents have a broader duty of disclosure than do the Sellers. Agents, under the regulations pursuant to your Code of Ethics are obliged to disclose material facts relating to the property.